Max Afterburner Podcast

the Official podcast of Ryan "Max Afterburner" Former F-15E Combat pilot and Thunderbird Demonstration Pilot. Covering Global military events and casual geopolitics.

Max Afterburner Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Ryan Bodenheimer, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ryan Bodenheimer hosts Max Afterburner Podcast, a news show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  Iran’s Jellyfish Drone Swarm EXPOSED by F-16 Pilots and a WSO

  Aug 1, 20261h 11mS1

  Former F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and F-16 Thunderbird pilot Ryan “Max Afterburner” Bodenheimer sits down with fellow fighter pilot Mike Bodenheimer (F-4 Phantom and F-16 veteran) and his own F-15E Weapons Systems Officer Dale Wood for a raw, no-holds-barred breakdown of the latest Iran crisis. They dig into the breaking news surrounding the downed F-15E, the harrowing survival of the pilot and WSO on the ground in Iran, and the surreal “jellyfish” drone swarm the crew reported seeing during the engagement. Expect unfiltered pilot insight, cockpit-level analysis, and hard truths you won’t get from mainstream coverage. Check out my book 'The Art Of Modern War' : https://www.mabbook.com My Aviation Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaxAfterburnerusa Energy Drinks and Merch: maxafterburnerenergy.com

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  Episode #21

  Captain Steeeve Was Scheduled To Fly Flight 11 On 911 Here Is What Happened

  Jul 25, 20261 hourS1

  On September 10, 2001, American Airlines First Officer Steve Scheibner packed his bag, put his name on the schedule, and waited for the call confirming his assignment to fly Flight 11 from Boston to Los Angeles the next morning. The call never came. A more senior pilot claimed the trip in the final 30-minute window. The man who took his seat — First Officer Tom McGuinness — was hijacked and perished when Flight 11 became the first plane to hit the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. In this episode of the Max Afterburner Podcast, former F-15E Strike Eagle combat pilot and Thunderbirds demonstration pilot Ryan Bodenheimer sits down with Captain Steeeve — Navy P-3 Orion submarine hunter turned Boeing 777 American Airlines captain — for the full story of that day, what he saw on the airline's computer screen when he logged in that night, and how one scheduling change rewrote the rest of his life. Subscribe to Captain Steeeve at @CaptainSteeeve and follow the Max Afterburner Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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  Episode #20

  How a Marine Corps Veteran Built a Business EMPIRE

  Jul 18, 20261h 17mS1

  Anderson Salgado didn't just survive Marine Recon — he took everything that training forged in him and aimed it straight at the business world. In this episode, we go deep on the mindset, the discipline, and the hard pivots that turned a lethal Marine into a phenom in the entrepreneurial space. If you think success in business is hard, wait until you hear what this man was doing before he ever walked into a boardroom. Check out my book 'The Art Of Modern War' : https://www.mabbook.com My Aviation Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaxAfterburnerusa

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  Episode #19

  An F-16 Pilot's Honest Take on Deployment, Leadership & Life After Combat | Josh Kitchen

  Jul 4, 20261h 11mS1

  In this episode of the Max Afterburner Podcast, host Ryan "Max Afterburner" Bodenheimer sits down with former F-16 fighter pilot and current commercial airline pilot Josh Kitchen for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at military life and its lasting impact. Together, they dive deep into the realities of deployment, unpack today's most pressing current events through a fighter pilot's lens, and explore how their time in the military reshaped their mindset, resilience, and leadership. From high-stakes fighter jet missions to the transition into commercial airline flying, this conversation delivers raw insights, camaraderie, and hard-earned lessons on growth. Whether you're a veteran, aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the military mindset, this episode of Max Afterburner is a must-listen. Check out my book 'The Art Of Modern War' : https://www.mabbook.com My energy drinks coming soon: https://maxafterburnerenergy.com/ My Aviation Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaxAfterburnerusa

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  Episode #18

  U.S. Military Just Went Full Send On Iran

  Jun 11, 20261h 10mS1

  The U.S. military just went full send on Iran and Checkout Lear Capital at https://www.max4lear.com or call 800-411-2430. U.S. Military Launched 49 Tomahawk missiles launched from the destroyer USS Michael Murphy, with F-16CJ Wild Weasels, F-15E Strike Eagles, F-35s, and F/A-18 Super Hornets striking Iranian air defense, radar, surveillance, and communication sites across Iran for the second straight night. The IRGC retaliated against U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan and declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, while President Trump vowed to hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and announced plans to seize Kharg Island and take control of Iran's oil exports. A former F-15E and F-16 combat fighter pilot breaks down the strike package, the SEAD blinding campaign, CENTCOM's blockade enforcement, and the 4D chess behind the Kharg Island play. Iran war news, CENTCOM strikes, Tomahawk missile attack, Strait of Hormuz closure, U.S. Navy blockade — fighter pilot analysis. Find Exclusive Content Of Max Afterburner that you can't find anywhere else here: https://www.pepperbox.tv/maxafterburner Check out my book 'The Art Of Modern War' here: https://www.mabbook.com

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